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“The VFW was a fantastic and affordable venue to host our family event, Sweet 16. The auditorium comfortably held 150 people with a stage for the DJ and enough space for food buffets and dancing. We very much appreciated their accommodations!”
“EGBI is an excellent resource for small business owners. My business has been positively impacted by the coaching and classes offered at EGBI. A special thanks to Monica and Wendy for their support and expertise in marketing and social media.”
“Around a month ago, I was sojourning in Austin for the purpose of viewing the celestial phenomenon: the Total Solar Eclipse. I was looking for a YMCA to exercise at since I am a member of one back home, but unfortunately, my “home” YMCA recently joined the chain and thus doesn’t have its nationwide portal properly configured yet.However, despite my failed entry attempts, Townlake YMCA staff were very cordial and understanding of my issue. Instead of directing me to purchase a one day pass, staff allowed me to enter completely free of charge—on multiple occasions.Heightening my satisfaction with this particular Y was the fact that its surroundings are absolutely prepossessing and that it is situated in a very convenient location: it is practically right on the Colorado River and on the outskirts of downtown. In addition, the facility is one of the best I’ve ever witnessed, boasting new equipment and a fun-to-navigate layout.I will definitely be returning next time I visit Austin; though, I am not sure if I will do so anytime soon, considering the city’s growing homeless and crime problems…At any rate, this gymnasium thoroughly impressed me and significantly enhanced my experience in Austin.”
“My son, who has ADHD and Autism, has done wonderfully in the extended YMCA program and summer camps. They truly allow kids to be kids; they are well-equipped with plenty of staff and offer a lot of support for children with special needs. The camps and programs he was in prior didn’t understand him, made an issue about everything, and made him follow a strict schedule with out giving him any optional activities, while the YMCA has plenty of activities for your child to do. It’s a place where kids can be themselves, they are not put down, and they understand regular kid behavior as they don’t make a big deal about every little thing. I never worry about my child’s well-being and whether he is doing well. My child has flourished with these programs/camps. Most importantly he feels welcomed and safe. I highly recommend them, and my son is happy!”
“Just here to drop off donations and the staff was incredibly sweet and helpful,m. Highly recommend especially for those who love their fur babies and shopping for a good cause,”
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“They are always serving food to the homeless early at 10-11am and at 11-12 they serve a good lunch they also have dog food. And toiletries there also friendly staff and the soup they give you a cup of soup but can always ask for 2 they fill you up. Very good staff and the lines move very quickly”
“Fabulous shows! I highly recommend & support the free productions put on here. Come early, bring a picnic & if you bring tall chairs, be courteous & sit in the back. There's nothing ruder than sitting your kids in the grass with an amazing view while people squeeze in late & setup their large, bulky chairs in front of your small children.”
“My son went to Sweet Briar from 2yrs old until he went to Kindergarten this year. He truly enjoyed going and loved all of his teachers. Ms. Maria, the center Director, is wonderful. She is responsive, caring, and very supportive. While all the teachers are great, my son especially loved Ms Jeanette, the Pre-K teacher. You can definitely tell that she cares about her kids. All in all, we had a wonderful experience! It’s always tough sending your kiddos away for the day and trust them in someone else’s hands, but we always felt comfortable and knew our son was well taken care of.”
“I was fortunate to be able to attend the Dress for Success in Austin with other fellow veterans. What a wonderful experience for us all to be pampered (hair, makeup, business clothing, etc…) by their staff. We were honored to be able to attend and listen to their success stories. Great opportunity for us to network and bridge friendships!”
“Creekshow is one of the many reasons I love loving in Austin. A free art show in a tiny treasure of a park downtown. Come support a beautiful park and wonderful art installations.”
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11797 Rim Rock Trail, Austin
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“This is such an amazing group of leaders who truly take the time to see and listen to each kid. The flying has allowed my daughter to grow more confident and the Sunday morning routine of being a family in nature and around such a genuine and loving group is magical!”
“If not for this organization a lot of us aged and disabled at home would be almost forgotten. It's so nice to be visited each day with a smile, freshly made food and fruit and plenty of great attitude from the volunteers who came no matter what the weather did just about. Plus they provide food and toys for my companion therapy cats, as well as litter every two weeks, as a matter of fact I was just visited by the volunteer. Today's healthy meal is hot and delicious ? it's chicken marsala sweet potatoes and a nice carton of milk a huge piece of Texas toast and green beans. Plus homemade applesauce. I enjoyed it all. And I'm so happy in my tummy! Ty to all the folks who haven't forsaked the elderly! We ran the world pretty darn well up till now!!!! Lol ty very much for the whole organization!!”
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10331 Old Manchaca Rd B, Austin
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“Best place to learn aerial silks/harness!! Blue Lapis Light prioritizes inclusivity, connectedness, and artistry. I appreciate the self-paced growth I’ve experienced as an aerialist here with the support of their amazing teachers and student community. Everyone is very welcoming to absolute beginners and experts alike!”
“Truly an experience one will remember for life! Austin has such an amazing bike network I never realized only until I was guided by the professionals from BikeTexas using their top-of-the-line e-bikes. I admit, I was intimidated by e-bikes because I never used one before, but it was so easy! I can't believe I never tried it before. I really recommend anyone looking for a memorable group experience to try this bike tour!”
“Fabulous poetry reading, smiling charcuterie and sparkling water and community. Beautiful diverse book selection for sale, Also, beaded jewelry and t-shirts, clothing items. A welcoming bookstore.”
“TL;DR: If you love books or love attending lectures and speaker panels, you should attend this free festival!TBF is an event that I look forward to each year. I grew up in Austin, but somehow didn't find out about TBF until 2017! The festival was started in 1996 by Laura Bush and Mary Margaret Farabee. The best way to describe it is ACL for book lovers. Unlike ACL, this festival is free! A few of the keynote speaker panels have an admission fee (which includes an autographed book). Tickets for the keynote panels typically go on sale about a month or so before the festival. With the exception of the key note speakers, the rest of the festival is free (even parking if you get there early enough).The festival is held downtown. Some of the lectures take place in large tents near the Capital, some are held in churches nearby, and many of the smaller sessions are held inside the extension rooms in the Capital. They have food trucks in two designated areas. Additionally, there are restaurants and cafés along Congress Ave. that you can eat at too. If you're willing to walk, there's many restaurants in the vicinity since it's right in the middle of downtown. I've had the opportunity to see big names like Malcolm Gladwell and John Grisham as well as up and coming authors. They have a myriad of speaker sessions. Whether you're into YA, history, biographies, cooking, social justice, etc., there's a session for you. They even have kids programs so the whole family can enjoy the festival. I personally love the C-SPAN tent which focuses on a lot of social justice issues. The C-SPAN tent broadcasts the sessions live on C-SPAN 2 (and probably online) so you can watch it at home if you aren't able to make it in person. I was very happy to see that the festival would be back in person this year! During the pandemic, they did a virtual festival. One thing I liked about the virtual fest was that they recorded all of the sessions and left them online for a month so it allowed for more time to go back and watch/listen to other panelists that I may have missed. TBF 2022 was good, but not as good as previous years. I wasn't impressed with the keynote speaker line up. The authors that I enjoyed this year were Michael Fanone, Gabriel Denbenedetti, Julissa Arce, Taja Issen, and Danielle Prescod.The layout of the tents were a little different this year. They were positioned closer together on fewer streets. It was sometimes distracting because of the noise from golf carts and all of the people walking by. I didn't like how the vendor tents were set up. It was one giant walkway that went through each tent. There were not many entry/exit points so it felt claustrophobic. I did like the Book People Tent and the autograph tent, but was disappointed that Book People didn't have a larger inventory of books. I also wasn't able to find a discounted book tent. Perhaps I missed it. The TBF merch tent sold out of items very quickly but I was able to get a t-shirt.In past years, I have literally left the festival with a (free) tote bag full of books. This year, I only bought 3 (it would have been 4, but one of the books I wanted was sold out). It was awesome to have the festival back in person and hopefully they'll make some improvements for next year.”
“This organization does sooooo much for our community! From organizing the abity to use food stamps at Farmers Markets to assisting farmers to get their farms certified organic.”
“This place is a bit hard to find, but for a small conference, I thought it worked quite well. The meeting rooms and the big hall we're great, and the technology support is very good.”
“The first time I went to American Legion Post 83 I was welcomed and embraced like family. Great atmosphere. I am working on becoming a member. If you are a Veteran stop by you never know who you are going to meet. I met a fellow Marine that went to the same places I went to in boot camp and in the FMF.Lester "Antonio" GutierrezSergeant United States Marine Corps Veteran”
7:30AM - 3:30PM
1023 Springdale Rd Bldg 3, Austin
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“Creative actions is exactly what the community needs for kids! So much creativity as far as the projects they kids do.The staff is amazing and the culture is very chill and diverse! I wish I was able to have an after school program like this when I was in school.”
“Staff is super friendly, and some even introduce themselves! They have great clothes, most are clean and pressed, and a lot of designer clothing. I had to buy clothes for a new job and spent $100, most of the clothing around $7 each. So, I got a ton of stuff! They now let you return items if they don't fit, since there are no dressing rooms. Just keep your receipt and leave the tags on. Love this place!”
“I had a wonderful experience with BCL. Their team was extremely knowledgeable about the homebuying process and was able to help me better understand every step of the way. They helped me prioritize the tasks that were truly important, and their guidance was invaluable. Thanks to their support, I was able to feel confident in my decisions and I'm now in the process of finding the perfect home for me. I would highly recommend BCL to anyone who is looking to buy a home.”
“Good for protecting horrible leaching of chemicals and rainage from our creeks / cracks in the ground and springs. Thank you, most people don't understand how valuable it is for the recharge zone and how they COULD NOT live here without the recharge zone's protection.”
“This program is amazing and has helped me so much. The staff are warm and really care about everyone on an individual level. This is a very positive and supportive community to be a part of.”
“I've known of a resident who has lived there for 15 years. He's been a buddy mine for awhile, and I feel that Mary Lee does a decent job with the care of the residents living there.”
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“Marbridge goes above and beyond for their people... (not only residents, but employees as well!)It's an absolutely beautiful campus with the most Loving history of two parents who Loved their son so much and wanted him to have the best life possible! Marbridge ... a place where God truly has his hand!”